Lyndie Greenwood
| Lyndie Greenwood | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 6, 1983 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Lyndie Greenwood (born June 6, 1983) is a Canadian film, theatre and television actress. She is best known for her recurring role of Sonya on The CW's Nikita, and being a recurring cast member of FOX's Sleepy Hollow, playing the role of Jenny Mills in 2013. And was promoted to series regular for the second season.
Career
Greenwood was born and raised in Toronto. She studied dance in school and is also well-versed in martial arts.[1] She attended several voice and musical theater schools in Canada. She began acting training at multiple schools including the Professional Actors Lab, Jason Fraser Studios, Etobicoke School of the Arts and also at University Settlement Drama Group.[2] She attained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto in 2006.
Her first role onscreen was in a low-budget Canadian movie called Pinkville. She made her first television debut on an episode of The Listener. She made many guest appearances on television such as Rookie Blue, Flashpoint, Being Erica, Covert Affairs, Lost Girl and Saving Hope. She has also appeared in minor roles in short-movies such as Little Phoenix and the Fists of Fury and as Jen in The Exit which she feels was her favourite role. She was also cast in This Movie Is Broken.[3]
Her career took off in 2011 when she was cast in a recurring role as Sonya on the hit CW's, Nikita.[4] After the success of season 2 of Nikita, she was retained for season 3 and season 4.
In August 2013, she was cast in a recurring role on FOX's, Sleepy Hollow.[5] In January 2014, she was promoted to series regular for season 2.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Pinkville | Natalie Anders | |
| 2010 | Little Phoenix and the Fists of Fury | Phoenix | Short film |
| 2010 | This Movie Is Broken | Blake's Girlfriend | |
| 2010 | Sundays at Tiffany's | Jane's Friend #2 | Television film |
| 2011 | The Exit | Jenn | Short film |
| 2011 | Furstenau Mysteries | Clara | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Listener | Admissions Nurse | Episode: "Inside the Man" |
| 2010 | Rookie Blue | Keisha | Episode: "Bullet Proof" |
| 2010 | Flashpoint | Kelly | Episode: "Follow the Leader" |
| 2010 | Being Erica | Kendra | Episode: "Moving on Up" |
| 2011 | Covert Affairs | Nurse | Episode: "Begin the Begin" |
| 2011 | Lost Girl | Lana | Episode: "Table for Fae" |
| 2011–2013 | Nikita | Sonya | 41 episodes |
| 2012 | Saving Hope | Dalia | Episode: "Blindness" |
| 2013–present | Sleepy Hollow | Jenny Mills | 22 episodes |
| 2014 | Partners | Danni Parker | Episode: "Another Man's Wingtips" |
References
- ↑ Ng, Philiana (7 October 2013). "'Sleepy Hollow': Lyndie Greenwood on the Mystery Surrounding Jenny Mills". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ↑ "Actress- Lyndie Greenwood from CW Network’s "Nikita"". Retrieved 30 October 2013.
- ↑ Do, Anh Khoi (23 May 2010). "News Trailer of 'This Movie Is Broken'". The Cultural Post. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
- ↑ "David Keith to Play Major Role on Nikita". TVfanatic. 9 September 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
|first1=missing|last1=in Authors list (help) - ↑ Obenson, Tambay A. (7 August 2013). "Lyndie Greenwood Will Play Nicole Beharie's Sister In Fox's 'Sleepy Hollow' Serial". Indiewire Television. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
- ↑ ANDREEVA, NELLIE. "John Noble & Lyndie Greenwood Promoted To Regular On Fox’s ‘Sleepy Hollow’". Deadline.com. Retrieved 30 January 2014.